Tubby Smith named new men's basketball coach at High Point University; new arena location announced

Tubby Smith named new men's basketball coach at High Point University; new arena location announced

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Updated: 11:31 AM EDT Mar 27, 2018

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Tubby Smith named new men's basketball coach at High Point University; new arena location announced

Tubby Smith has been named the new men's basketball coach at High Point University.

"It was clear to us who this person would be," said HPU President Nido Qubein. "I said to him: 'We want you to come back home.' We said the time is now. The person is you. You have had a magnificent career. You have reached the epitome of what coaching is all about."

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Smith played for High Point from 1969-73 and was fired two weeks ago by Memphis.

It's the seventh Division I head coaching job for the 66-year-old Smith and his fourth since 2013. He went 40-26 in two seasons with the Tigers, including 21-13 this season, but was fired amid dropping attendance and donations to the athletic department.

"We have been served well in basketball. We are determined to take this school to the new level of excellence. Athletics will be a tool to get us there," said Qubein.

Tuesday, Qubein also addressed his appreciation to his coaching staff in all athletics.

"Everyday you all do amazing things," said Qubein.

Qubein also announced Tuesday that construction will start this summer, instead of next year, on a new basketball arena.

🚨 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨@HighPointU President Dr. Nido Qubein has announced that construction on the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center will begin this summer, open for play in the 2020 season, and will be located on the corner of University and Lexington #GoHPUpic.twitter.com/vA4DEUwtZU